"I've been meeting with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino for years, trying to figure out how to fix the concert industry. We're all so overpaid. It's ridiculous. People stopped going to concerts because they can't afford them."

Kid Rock added that he's willing to lose money on the tour - it includes shows Aug. 9-11 at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston - and blasted Michigan Republicans for trying to stop paperless ticketing at events (he really goes off on them in the piece).

Tickets for the Aug. 9-11 shows at DTE Energy Music Theatre go on sale 10 a.m. Saturday. The venue posted the following information on its Facebook page about the ticket sale:

Kid Rock fans, quick update on tickets for his August 9, 10 and 11 shows with ZZ Top that go on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m.. First, in addition to The Palace Ticket Store, the DTE Energy Music Theatre and Meadow Brook Music Festival box offices will also be open Saturday only from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Palace box office is recommended.

Tickets in all sections will be $20 plus a $3 parking fee (if you buy at a Ticketmaster location, there may be other applicable fees). There is a ticket limit of 6 pavilion and 20 lawn per show and if you buy tickets at The Palace, DTE or Meadow Brook, you can only purchase one show per transaction (trip to the window). Give our box office a call at 248-377-0100 if you have questions.

Would you go see Kid Rock for $20 (plus fees)? What do you think of his plan? Let us know in our comments section.